Article updated and reviewed by Christian D. Stone, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine on May 19, 2005.
Inflammatory bowel disease is a name given to a group of
Most often, doctors divide IBD into two groups:
1. I am being treated for Crohn's disease, and lately, I have been experiencing tingling sensations in my fingers and toes. I am seeing a... Read more »
With the holidays come parties and for a person with Inflammatory Bowel Disease I know this can be a daunting time of year. That first... Read more »
1. I have ulcerative colitis, how often do I need to have a colonoscopy? There are essentially two reasons to do a colonoscopy in... Read more »
There have been a few items in the news lately related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease that I thought prudent to pass along to... Read more »
There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very... Read more »
Q. I’ve been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. What can you tell me about it, and what my treatment might be like?A. Inflammatory breast... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PID; Oophoritis; Salpingitis; Salpingo-oophoritis; Salpingo-peritonitis Symptoms The most common symptoms of PID include: Fever... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the generic term used to describe a variety of infections of the female inner reproductive organs (the uterus,... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
There is no test that can confirm the diagnosis of arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Your doctor will ask about your medical... Read more »
Of all the questions people email me with, "What can I eat?" is near the top of the list. And, unfortunately, there is no easy answer I can give. But... Read more »